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461 authentic Indonesian recipes

Ayam Betutu — traditional Bali dish
Hard
★★★★☆4.7

Ayam Betutu

Ayam Betutu is a traditional Balinese dish of chicken stuffed with a rich spice paste, wrapped in banana leaves and cassava leaves, then slow-cooked for hours. The result is incredibly tender, aromatic chicken with deeply infused flavors.

360 mins👥 4 porsi🗺️ Bali
Kambing Guling — traditional Bali dish
Hard
★★★★☆4.7

Kambing Guling

Kambing Guling is a whole lamb marinated in spices and roasted on a spit over charcoal. The result is crispy skin with incredibly tender, juicy meat infused with aromatic spices.

240 mins👥 20 porsi🗺️ Bali
Nasi Kunyit — traditional Java dish
Easy
★★★★☆4.4

Nasi Kunyit

Nasi Kunyit is fragrant yellow rice cooked with turmeric, coconut milk, and aromatic spices. It's a festive dish often served at celebrations and ceremonies.

45 mins👥 6 porsi🗺️ Java
Martabak Manis — traditional Java dish
Medium
★★★★☆4.6

Martabak Manis

Martabak Manis is a thick, fluffy sweet pancake filled with chocolate, cheese, peanuts, or various sweet toppings. It's one of Indonesia's most beloved street desserts.

45 mins👥 2 pieces🗺️ Java
Dadar Gulung — traditional Java dish
Medium
★★★★☆4.4

Dadar Gulung

Dadar Gulung are green crêpes filled with sweet grated coconut and palm sugar. The crêpes get their green color from pandan leaves.

45 mins👥 15 pieces🗺️ Java
Es Cendol — traditional Java dish
Easy
★★★★☆4.4

Es Cendol

Es Cendol is a refreshing Indonesian dessert drink made with green pandan jelly noodles, coconut milk, and palm sugar syrup served over ice.

30 mins👥 4 glasses🗺️ Java
Bakmi Goreng — traditional Java dish
Easy
★★★★☆4.5

Bakmi Goreng

Bakmi Goreng is Indonesia's beloved fried noodle dish - yellow egg noodles stir-fried with vegetables, meat, and a sweet and savory sauce.

20 mins👥 2 porsi🗺️ Java
Ayam Goreng — traditional Java dish
Easy
★★★★☆4.5

Ayam Goreng

Ayam Goreng is Indonesian-style fried chicken, marinated in turmeric and spices, then deep-fried until golden and crispy. It's served with steamed rice and sambal.

45 mins👥 4 porsi🗺️ Java
Tempeh Goreng — traditional Java dish
Easy
★★★★☆4.3

Tempeh Goreng

Tempeh Goreng is simple but delicious - sliced tempeh marinated in garlic and coriander, then deep-fried until golden and crispy.

20 mins👥 4 porsi🗺️ Java
Tahu Goreng — traditional Java dish
Easy
★★★★☆4.2

Tahu Goreng

Tahu Goreng is golden fried tofu, crispy on the outside and creamy inside. It's a simple but essential Indonesian side dish.

15 mins👥 4 porsi🗺️ Java
Sambal Terasi — traditional Java dish
Easy
★★★★☆4.5

Sambal Terasi

Sambal Terasi is a fiery Indonesian chili sauce made with fresh chilies, shrimp paste, and lime. It's the essential condiment for any Indonesian meal.

15 mins👥 4 porsi🗺️ Java
Rendang — traditional Minangkabau, West Sumatra dish
Medium
★★★★☆4.5

Rendang

A rich and spicy beef dish slow-cooked in coconut milk and a blend of aromatic spices. Originally from Minangkabau, West Sumatra, rendang is often served at special occasions and celebrations.

240 mins👥 4 servings🗺️ Minangkabau, West Sumatra
Soto Betawi — traditional Indonesia dish
Medium
★★★★☆4.5

Soto Betawi

A rich and creamy beef soup from Jakarta, featuring tender chunks of beef in a coconut milk-based broth with aromatic spices.

30 mins👥 4 servings🗺️ Indonesia
Rawon — traditional Indonesia dish
Medium
★★★★☆4.5

Rawon

A beef soup from East Java with a deep black broth from kluwek nuts. Has a savory and slightly bitter flavor. Served with salted eggs and short bean sprouts.

30 mins👥 4 servings🗺️ Indonesia
Pempek — traditional Indonesia dish
Medium
★★★★☆4.5

Pempek

A savory fish cake delicacy from Palembang, South Sumatra, served with a sweet and sour vinegar sauce called cuko.

30 mins👥 4 servings🗺️ Indonesia
Gudeg — traditional Indonesia dish
Medium
★★★★☆4.5

Gudeg

A sweet dish from Yogyakarta made from young jackfruit cooked with coconut milk and palm sugar for hours. Served with chicken opor, pindang eggs, and krecek crackers.

30 mins👥 4 servings🗺️ Indonesia
Coto Makassar — traditional Indonesia dish
Medium
★★★★☆4.5

Coto Makassar

A rich, peanut-based beef soup from Makassar, South Sulawesi, served with ketupat rice cakes and lime.

30 mins👥 4 servings🗺️ Indonesia
Ayam Taliwang — traditional Indonesia dish
Medium
★★★★☆4.5

Ayam Taliwang

A spicy grilled chicken dish from Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara, marinated in a fiery chili paste.

30 mins👥 4 servings🗺️ Indonesia
Papeda — traditional Indonesia dish
Medium
★★★★☆4.5

Papeda

A staple food from Papua and Maluku made from sago starch, served with a yellow turmeric-spiced broth and fish. A unique and healthy alternative to rice.

30 mins👥 4 servings🗺️ Indonesia
Sate Madura — traditional Indonesia dish
Medium
★★★★☆4.5

Sate Madura

Juicy chicken skewers grilled over charcoal, served with a rich peanut sauce and rice cakes.

30 mins👥 4 servings🗺️ Indonesia
Mie Aceh — traditional Indonesia dish
Medium
★★★★☆4.5

Mie Aceh

Spicy stir-fried noodles from Aceh, featuring a bold blend of chili, cumin, and curry spices with tender beef or seafood.

30 mins👥 4 servings🗺️ Indonesia
Original Betawi Soto — traditional Indonesia dish
Medium
★★★★☆4.5

Original Betawi Soto

The authentic Betawi soto with a clear, turmeric-infused broth and tender beef pieces.

30 mins👥 4 servings🗺️ Indonesia
Javanese Fried Rice — traditional Indonesia dish
Medium
★★★★☆4.5

Javanese Fried Rice

Authentic Javanese nasi goreng with sweet soy sauce, shrimp paste, and aromatic spices from Central Java.

30 mins👥 4 servings🗺️ Indonesia
Rica-Rica Grilled Chicken — traditional Indonesia dish
Medium
★★★★☆4.5

Rica-Rica Grilled Chicken

Fiery North Sulawesi grilled chicken with a bold chili-based rica-rica paste.

30 mins👥 4 servings🗺️ Indonesia